The Saudi Association for Hearing Impairment (SHI) is a civil organization registered with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development under number (205). Its main headquarters is in Riyadh City, with branches in Jeddah City and Dammam City. The association specializes in empowering individuals with hearing disabilities, developing their abilities, and enhancing their social role.
Objectives of SHI
SHI aims to contribute to supporting and funding research related to hearing disabilities, increasing awareness in society about the rights and capabilities of individuals with hearing impairments, and establishing centers to educate and rehabilitate them for integration into society. It also seeks to update regulations and laws governing the treatment of individuals with hearing impairments, assist them in developing their skills, and provide them with the necessary support, such as marriage assistance, improved housing, and access to public services.
Services of SHI
SHI provides services that facilitate the daily lives of individuals with hearing disabilities and contributes to necessary medical reviews. It also provides hearing aids to beneficiaries, offers marriage assistance and financial support, and helps them communicate and integrate into society. The association also issues a card to certify hearing impairment, whether from hearing loss or deafness.
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